ISLAMABAD:(APS)US Senators Tim Kaine and Angus King called on the Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Mr. Sartaj Aziz at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. A number of issues including Pakistan’s relations with the US, and the regional situation were discussed in the meeting.

The Adviser highlighted the steps taken by the Government for Pakistan’s economic revival and good governance. He underscored the Government’s approach of seeking peace in the neighbourhood and expressed his concern at the current security situation along the Line of Control.

The Senators appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to curb terrorism and acknowledged the sacrifices made by Pakistan in this regard. They agreed that the root causes of terrorism must also be addressed for a longer-term solution of the problem.